Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library is a 501(c)3 organization that supports the Hornell Public Library in all of their efforts. The group promotes the library, fundraisers, and gives other support than needed. The group all also funded the digitization of the library. They are the primary fundraising arm of the library and supports everything the library does involving the community.

Marly McGowan Receives Hornell Library Friends Proclamation

Marly McGowan was recognized by the Friends of the Hornell Public Library May 8th for being selected the Hornell High School Valedictorian for 2018.

Marly, a page at the Hornell Library, was given a proclamation for her valedictorian selection. She also received a check for $100 to put toward her schooling. Marly carried a 100.4 weighted and a 98% unweighted average. She will attend the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio in the fall.

Get involved

The Friends of the Library is always looking for new members and volunteers. Some of the tasks we need help include, but are not limited to the following:

Make food (sandwiches, soups, etc.) for bazaar and other events

Donate bread, bags, or other food for bazaar

Help set up for the bazaar, dinner theater and other events

Transportation

Distribute flyers and posters

Volunteers to take and sell tickets for various events

Be a lead person for the telephone tree

Assist with library tasks as directed by staff

Make posters and flyers

Share events and fundraising ideas

Recruitment

Communicate with the Evening Tribune

We are currently looking for two more active volunteers to become Board Members of Friends of the Public Library

Our mission

To Enable the Hornell Public Library to maximize its educational and cultural impact in the local community through fundraising, promotion, and volunteer services.